A large field, encircled by a wide path with play areas at either end, Fordham is quite a community hub and the start of a pleasant way to get to Deptford.
Often you’ll find something is going on on the grass, from organised sports to mini festivals. It’s very much local events for local people with family gatherings.
The path around the park is flat and makes the whole place feel much more safe as a result. It’s where you’d take a kid to learn to ride or go for a gentle stroll under the trees.
At the Western end there is a play park in the sand with a wooden boardwalk around it. Teens sometimes frequent the large swings and toddles scoot around at high speed - mostly for young kids.
At the Eastern end there is a wooden climbing structure with netting, more sand, and bouncy platforms - more for older kids. Next to that is a basketball area and concrete ping pong tables.
The park feels enjoyable and safe, only one road back from the main A2, it feels quiet while enjoying proximity for chips and coffee.
It does need a little TLC and something new, the moving wooden stuff has stopped moving, the kids playground is showing wear and tear but if you want a place to while away some hours on a Sunday - even get a tan -...
Read moreI walked through here today as I was just passing. Fordham Park is a good size for the kids to play football, cyclist cycling through, kids climbing frames and sand area. A nice spacious area I feel!
They cut the grass today which smelled nice and fresh! I just wish they would cut all the area instead of leaving the weeds to grow. I don't know why they seem to do that in the majority of these types of parks. They would not do that in royal parks so why these ones aye? Sort it out! :P As these could prevent...
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